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HUM111 Pakistan Studies

Lecture 01. HUM111 Pakistan Studies. Course Outline and Information. Introduction. Multidisciplinary subject 3(3,0) credit hour Compulsory course prior completion of course work is mandatory No pre-requisites. Aims.

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HUM111 Pakistan Studies

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  1. Lecture 01 HUM111 Pakistan Studies

  2. Course Outline and Information

  3. Introduction • Multidisciplinary subject • 3(3,0) credit hour • Compulsory course • prior completion of course work is mandatory • No pre-requisites

  4. Aims • Enhancing students' knowledge about history, culture and geography of Pakistan. • To inculcate patriotism in the hearts of students by underscoring the importance of national integration. • Inculcating awareness about the current affairs and important pillars of Pakistan’s political system. • To provide an in-depth understanding of Pakistan.

  5. Teaching Objectives • To acquaint students with the significance of Pakistan Studies as a compulsory subject. • To familiarize students with the basic concepts of Pakistan’s ideology. • To familiarize students with Pakistan movement and historical events that led to the creation of Pakistan. • To develop sense of belongingness to homeland. • To make students aware about their basic rights and responsibilities as citizens of Pakistan. • To familiarize students with the current affairs and important pillars of Pakistan’s foreign policy.

  6. Teaching and Learning Methodologies • Lectures • Presentations • Classroom discussions • Learning will not be limited to the combination of textbook readings • Students will be involved in the activities of solving problems, attempting quizzes, projects and exams.

  7. Learning Outcomes • To understand and describe the dynamics of history and modern day Pakistan. • To analyse the social, cultural and political variables of society. • To take best decision in political, cultural and multi-ethnic contexts. • To critically review the history of Pakistan and subcontinent.

  8. My Teaching Philosophy • Faith in Students

  9. Assessment Scheme

  10. Ideology of Pakistan

  11. Ideology [1/4] • Definitions • “Science of ideas, visionary speculations, manner of thinking, characteristics of a class or individual ideas on the basis of some economic, social or political theory or system.” • “Body of ideas concerning economic, social and political values with positive action program for attaining these goals.”

  12. Ideology [2/4] • Constitutes a system of human life including theories, objectives and assertions of life. • Individuals should ideally share common ideology in a society. • An ideology offers an interpretation of the past, an explanation of the present and a vision of the future.

  13. Ideology [3/4] • Emerges when • people feel strongly they are being mistreated under an existing order. • their status is threatened by fundamental changes occurring in the society. • the prevailing ideology no longer satisfies them.

  14. Ideology [4/4] • Basis of Ideology of Pakistan • Ideals of the Islamic system • Reaction to the Hindu and British exploitation of the Muslims of the subcontinent • A revolt against then prevailing system in order to save it from annihilation • Muslim nationalism

  15. Nationalism

  16. Nationalism [1/5] What is Nationalism? • Difficult to define! • Essentially European concept • A consciousness, a sentiment or a sympathy which binds a group of people together. • OR The desire of a group of individuals, who are already united by certain ties, to live together and, if necessary, to die together. • OR The wish of people who feel that they are one, to go on living as one.

  17. Nationalism [2/5] • During the medieval times, group of student from one country studying in a European university was called “nation”. • Modern Nationalism is made up of thirteen conditions or beliefs.

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